Fiction

• Lapp, Eleanor J.
  In the Morning Mist
  Whitman and Co., 1978
  E Lap (Picture Books)
  In this story, accompanied by soft watercolor illustrations, the fishing expedition of a young child and his grandfather is transformed by the morning mist.
• Rey, Margret
  Curious George Goes Fishing
  Houghton Mifflin, 1987
  E Rey (Picture Books)
  As is typical, Curious George, that irascible monkey, is interested in helping a fisherman catch more fish. This attempt ends in disaster, but he is able to redeem himself later on.
• Wahl, Jan
  Let's Go Fishing
  Goldenbook, 1987
  E Wah (Grades 1-3)
  A young boy and his grandfather set on a fishing expedition, first stopping to dig worms, then encounter a little old lady and her granddaughter , dig for arrowheads and then enjoy nature.

Non-fiction

• Arnosky, James
  Freshwater Fish and Fishing
  Four Winds Press, 1982
  + 799.1 Arn
  Describes different varieties of freshwater fish, and instructs how to catch them.
• Sobol, Donald
  Encyclopedia Brown's Book of the Wacky Outdoors
  William Morrow and Co., 1987
  + 799.02 Sob
  A collection of humorous anecdotes, most of which are true, about outdoor life, with an emphasis on fishing and hunting.
• Bartram, Robert
  Fishing for Sunfish
  J. B. Lippincott and Co., 1978
  + 799.1 Bar
  Illustrations detail the characteristics of sunfish, as well as how to fish for them.
• Bailey, John
  The Young Fishing Enthusiast
  Dorling Kindersley, 1999
  + 799.1 Bai
  In the typical Dorling Kindersley style, an introduction to the basic technique of fishing including advice on tackle, bait and clothing.
• Hopkins, Ellen
  Fly Fishing
  Capstone, 2002
  + 799.1 Hop
  Describes the equipment, skills, conservation issues and safety concerns of fly fishing.
• Drinkyard, G. Lawson
  Fishing in a Brook
  Gibbs Smith, 2000
  + 799.1 Dri
  Fun, playful, but informative text and illustrations providing everything one would need to know about freshwater fishing.
• Mass, Dave
  Kid's Gone Fishin'
  Northwoods, 2001
  + 799.1 Maa
  Great tips for catching more sunfish, bass, carp and catfish, with equipment, tips on catching and cleaning, as well a wealth of fishing trivia facts.
• Morey, Shaun
  Kid's Incredible Fishing Stories
  Workman Publishing Co., 1996
  + 799.1 Mor
  A collection of stories all true, of bizarre catches, awesome anglers, and record shattering feats, all made by kids.
• Smith, Timothy R.
  Buck Wilder's Small Fry Fishing Guide
  Alexander and Smith Publishing
  + 799.1 Smi
  A fishing guide presented in a fun, whimsical, yet knowledgeable manner, including descriptions of the most commonly sought after game fish in North America.
• Seeburg, Tim
  Freshwater Fishing
  Child's World, 2004
  + 799.11 See
  An introduction to freshwater fishing, describing basic techniques, the necessary equipment, safety precautions and popular places to fish.
• Seeburg, Tim
  Fly Fishing
  Child's World, 2004
  + 799.12 See
  An introduction to fly fishing, describing basic techniques, safety measure, the necessary equipment and popular places to fish.

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